Chamomile - Herbs for Dogs and Cats

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In this article:

1. About Chamomile 
2. Health Benefits of Chamomile 
1. Healing Properties of Chamomile
   
2. Topical (External) Healing Uses and Benefits
3. Chamomile Herb, Internal Use Healing and Benefits
3. How To Use Chamomile to Soothe Puppy Teething Discomfort
   
4. Cautions 
5. Chamomile Dosing Guideline By Body Weight

1.0 About Chamomile 

 

Chamomile is a member of the daisy family, and is a herbal remedy used since ancient times. The dried flower head of the chamomile plant contains natural compounds rich in health supporting antioxidants, specifically:

Natural antioxident compounds:

• 36 types of flavonoids.
• 28 types of trepenoids.

Chamomile can be used as an ingested and topically applied herbal treatment to help relieve your puppy, dog, cat and kittens discomfort from various aliments.

2.0 Health Benefits of Chamomile for Dogs and Cats

2.1 Healing Properties of Chamomile

 

The natural compounds in chamomile provide a variety of healing properties that include the following health supporting activity:

Analgesic (pain relief)

Anti-allergen

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-anxiety

Antibacterial

Antidepressant

Anti-fungal

Anti-microbial

Anti-parasitic, insecticidal

Anti-spasmodic

Anti-viral

Astringent

Antiseptic

Calming

Relaxant

Sedative

2.2 Topical (External) Healing Uses and Benefits

 

Chamomile tea, poultice or salve can be applied topically to help reduce your dog, puppy, cat or kitten's discomfort due to a variety of issues, including:

 

Anal gland infections

• A herbal tea recipe soak can help reduce pain and discomfort. 
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Atopic dermatitis

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Ear Infections

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Eye Infections, blocked tear ducts, conjunctivitis

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Inflammatory pain
 

Nasal inflammation
 

Oral health issues, help treat oral infections, inflamed gums.

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Poison Ivy
 

Skin infections
 

Wounds (minor wounds)

Ulcers

 

2.3 Chamomile Herb, Internal Use Healing and Benefits

 

If your dog or cat is experiencing one or more of the following health issues, chamomile can be a helpful herbal supplement:

Allergies 

• Specifically symptoms of hay fever.
• Chamomile is a natural source of quercetin. 
• Sore irritated paws? 
• This paw soak recipe can help.
  

Cancer Prevention

• Anti-cancer agent
• Cancer growth inhibitor for various types of cancer including breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer)
  

Anxiety and Depression

• Nerve calming (mild sedative)

Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
 

Bone and Joint Issues

• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Osteoporosis 
  

Cardiovascular Conditions

• Support for good blood flow

Gastrointestinal Conditions

• Acid Reflux 
• Constipation
• Cramps, muscle spasms
  
• Diarrhea
• Gas
• Indigestion
• Leaky gut 
• Nausea
  
• Stomach ulcers 
• Vomiting
  

Immune system support
 

Neurological Support

• Motion sickness
• Nausea
• Sleep problems

Oral Health Issues

• Oral abscess
  
• Teething discomfort in puppies
• Ulcers of the mouth

Respiratory Issues

Upper respiratory system infections including:

• Colds 
• Congestion
  
• Fever
• Sore throat

 

 3.0 How To Use Chamomile To Soothe Puppy Teething Discomfort

 

To Help Relieve Teething Discomfort, Do This

 

If your puppy is experiencing teething pain cooled chamomile tea can help:

1. Relieve teething pain.
2. Calm puppy.

You'll Need

• 1 bag of chamomile tea, or 1 tsp of loose dry chamomile flowers.
• 1 tea strainer if using loose dry flowers.
• 8 ounces of boiling water.
  

Preparation Instructions

1. If using loose dry flowers, place 1 tsp in a tea strainer.
2. Place the filled tea strainer or tea bag in a cup or glass.
3. Boil 8 ounces of water.
4. Pour the boiled water into the cup of glass.
5. Allow the tea to steep and cool to room temperature.
6. Remove the tea bag or tea strainer.
7. The chamomile tea is ready to serve.
   

Serving Instructions

1. Pour a serving of the tea into a bowl.
2. Offer the tea to puppy, or place the tea bowl next to puppy's fresh water bowl for puppy to select on her own.
3. Brew a new batch of tea daily until no longer needed.

Frequency of Use

• Chamomile tea is safe to offer daily.

Daily Serving

• Refer to the dosing guideline chart below to recommended serving size by body weight.

 

4.0 Cautions

Ragweed Allergy

 

If your dog or cat is allergic to ragweed, chamomile may cause allergy symptoms. Avoid use.

 

5.0 Chamomile Dosing Guideline By Body Weight

The chart below provides a daily dosage guideline for administering chamomile to dogs, puppies, cats and kittens by body weight.

 

 

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